Ranger - Lot of raw potential but a poor attitude to accompany it

If one was to look at Nile Ranger’s CV, it doesn’t make for bad reading at all. Once of Southampton, he featured in Newcastle United’s promotion to the Premier League, and this year contributed to Sheffield Wednesday’s return to the Championship. Unfortunately he has the attitude of a gangster and is still surrounded by people he could do without. While at Newcastle last year, Alan Pardew had multiple complaints about the striker’s behaviour and how he conducts [Read more →]

Ranger - Has a lot of potential and can become a top player at St.James' Park

He has a lot to learn the young man; how to conduct himself and eventually realise he is living the dream of many young boys. Playing for Newcastle United is an honour for any player. Nile Ranger is a 20 year old forward who has bags of potential; indeed potential to be as good as anything we’ve produced in quite a while - including Andy Carroll. A lot of people seems to think he would be better off far [Read more →]

Gervinho - Wouldn't be too surprised if he doesn't arrive on Tyneside

I’m sure that most the Premier League are aware of the Gervinho scenario by now. Over a week ago he was meant to have signed for Newcastle United, alongside Yohan Cabaye. The funny this is: neither have signed officially yet however, Cabaye is expected to be revealed holding our new 2011/12 jersey as early as tomorrow. I am also quite sure that most internet friendly NUFC fans will have [Read more →]

Carew - Released by Aston Villa today after completing loan spell at Stoke City

I have always been a fan of John Carew and was quite disappointed to see him go to Villa first, especially as a swap deal for Milan Baros. His first season with Villa saw him produce 3 goals in 11 appearances, his first happened to come against us when we beat them 3-1. A strong, combative CF is what Carew brings to the plate. He is awkward for defenders and he is something we could do with, since [Read more →]